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Palantir Engineer

Apex Systems
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job#: 3029065

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Palantir Engineer who you will help develop and deploy technical solutions to integrate data, transform insights, and build first-class applications for operational decisions. You will leverage core company products, open-source technologies, and everything your team can build to drive real impact. You will work with customers around the globe, gaining rare insight into the world’s most important industries and institutions.

Details/Requirements:

  • Pay Rate: $90 - $100/hr on contract W2
  • 2 Month Contract w/ the intention to convert full time
  • Minimum Secret clearance
  • Comfortable with onsite commitment 3-4 days a week in Washington D.C.
  • Palantir Foundry, Gotham, & AIP
  • Geotemporal experience is a nice to have

If interested, please send resumes to Rich at [email protected]

Core Responsibilities:

  • Set up transfers of data feeds from source systems into locations accessible to the platform
  • Debug issues related to delayed or missing data feeds
  • Write transformations and derive new datasets using Spark for distributed computation
  • Monitor build progress and debug build problems
  • Design applications using the platform’s application development framework to address operational questions
  • Execute rapid development and iteration cycles with SMEs, including testing and troubleshooting application issues
  • Execute requests for information (RFIs) surrounding the platform’s data footprint
  • Iterate with product teams while debugging and understanding the code backing core platform components

What We Value:

  • Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
  • Proficiency with programming languages such as Python (PySpark, Pandas), SQL, R, or similar
  • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures as they pertain to development and problem solving
  • Ability to work effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals
  • Comfort working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users
  • Demonstrated ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
  • Proven track record of strong customer communications including feedback gathering, execution updates, and troubleshooting

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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